Fishing Wisconsin

Whether you live deep in the city or far out in a rural area, fishing is a great outdoors activity that you can enjoy close to home. It provides a great chance to get together with family and friends, or the perfect excuse to spend time away from the pressures of everyday life.

Sport fishing is also a $2.75 billion dollar industry that supports more than 30,000 jobs in Wisconsin and generates $196 million in state and local tax revenues.

Anglers´ Favorites

2008 Fishing Report: Anglers can reel in the latest fishing reports, tips and techniques in the 2008 Wisconsin Fishing Report.

Fishing regulations: Current fishing regulation pamphlets, which are specific to the species of fish and, in some cases the waterbody, are available online.

Fishing seasons and dates: Find out the season dates for specific waters and species of fish.

Where to fish: A directory of places to fish whether from shore or boat, throughout Wisconsin.

FAQs: Answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.

Fishing Headlines

• Record breaking harvest of Lake Michigan chinook salmon (04/22/08)
• Record sauger caught (04/22/08)
• Walleye bag limits adjusted for Ceded Territory lakes (04/22/08)
• Barbless rules in effect for catch-and-release bass seasons (04/22/08)
• 2008 Fisheries Management Awards Winners
• Governor's Fishing Opener at Lake Wapogasset, Polk County (04/08/08)
• Reel in the 2008 Wisconsin Fishing Report (04/01/08)

More Information

• Check out the Lake Michigan and Southest Region Outdoor Report, which is updated weekly to include the most recent fishing conditions around Wisconsin.
• Fish Artists Stretch your Canvas: The 2009 Trout and Great Lakes Salmon Stamp Contests
• Want Fishing Season Updates? Sign up on the new "Hunt-Fish E-mail Updates" system
• Invest in Your Fishing Future
• Wisconsin Anglers: Learn to identify Wisconsin Fishes with the Fish Identification Database [exit DNR]